Pennington, NJ Cost of Living


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Pennington cost of living score
104.6
More expensive
4.6% higher
than the US average
12.7% lower
than the New Jersey average
Pennington, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% higher than the U.S. average and 12.7% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Pennington, NJ

Housing costs in Pennington?
A typical home costs $575,600, which is 70.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.2% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pennington costs $2,180 per month, which is 52.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.6% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Pennington?
To live comfortably in Pennington, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $110,160 for a family, and $66,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pennington?
The cost of living in Pennington, NJ is quite high. Housing costs are especially high, with the median home price being around $580,000. This can be very expensive for those looking to buy a home here. In addition, transportation and utilities are also more expensive than average when compared to other parts of the state. Despite this, the quality of life that Pennington provides makes it well worth it for many people who live there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPenningtonNew JerseyUnited States
  104.6119.8100.0
  110.9105.8100
  97.496.9100.0
  169.5136.4100.0
  $575,600$432,100$338,100
  110.2%109.2%100.0%
  102.0127.7100.0
  125.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

It seems like a very nice town, but we since we just moved in, it's too early to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cost of property taxes even with the recent reevaluation is making living in Pennington unrealistic. Most of our neighbors are moving 3 miles away to Yardley PA where  More

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